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WE'RE GETTING A NEW CAIRN GIRL!!! Can you tell I'm excited?  DH, Ziggy and I met with the breeder today and selected a beautiful wheaten 8-year-old.  She's sweet, gentle, full of energy and - rep

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OK guys, here's a pic of our soon-to-be new girl:

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It took less than a week after Buffy's passing before DH and I were checking adoption/rescue/shelter sites, looking for another Cairn.  The emotional balance of the household is completely out of whac

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1 hour ago, bradl said:

If the breeder needs a character reference, we have 5,514 posts worth of evidence that you provide a great home  :) 

Bless you, Brad.  I needed that!

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1 hour ago, bradl said:

If the breeder needs a character reference, we have 5,514 posts worth of evidence that you provide a great home  :) 

That is the best statement made, and very true. You are awesome Brad. 

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WE'RE GETTING A NEW CAIRN GIRL!!!

Can you tell I'm excited?  DH, Ziggy and I met with the breeder today and selected a beautiful wheaten 8-year-old.  She's sweet, gentle, full of energy and - reportedly - a superior hunter of furry critters. (I have put the squirrels and mice on notice that things will be changing around here.)  I have no pictures yet except a link to the breeder's web site - and I know that's a no-no here on the forum - so you'll have to wait to see our new girl until she comes home.  She's being spayed/microchipped and having her teeth cleaned as soon as possible.  Then, after a few days to rest and recuperate, we'll be able to pick her up.  

Ziggy was a perfect gentleman at the meet-and-greet.  The three candidates were each brought out to meet him for a one-on-one.  One was a bit too nervous, one was a bit too *forward* for his liking, but the wheaten girl was just right.  (I think Buffy would approve of his choice too.)  We also got to meet 'grandma', the 16-year-old Cairn lady who rules the roost.  She's in amazing shape for her age.  And, of course, we got to see Cairn puppies.  They were flippin' adorable, playing frantically and finally collapsing together in a heap for a nap.  It was like visiting Cairn heaven.:)

I'll keep y'all posted on any updates.

 

WOO-HOO!

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Soooooo excited for you  and your  DH, Helene! Can hardly wait for pics at home with Ziggy:wub:

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Now that's a holiday gift everyone on this site will approve of. Congratulations! Let us know what you decide to name her (or does she come with a name?) and also post photos as soon as possible.

Congratulations! 

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Woo-hoo      I can't wait! I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it. She sounds perfect. I'm very glad Ziggy approved. Can't wait for pictures, and stories, and animal kills. hehe

 

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Looking like a cutey. And seems to be saying, "Why yes, I will have some of what you are having, thank you very much!!!"

 

 

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So exciting for your family, you get to fall in love again....I’m sure she’ll win your heart. - or maybe she has already.!

 

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She is so feminine and sweet looking.:wub:

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Thanks for all of your kind comments!

Her 'show name' is National Velvet, 'NV' for short.  She never liked the show ring but excelled as a mother. 

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14 minutes ago, bradl said:

Call name? I'd go with Velma.

That may be why I'm not allowed to name dogs unsupervised :) 

Velma isn't a bad name.  Hey, I suggested "Velvet" (Velvet Underground fan here).  "Nattie" was another idea.  I think we'll start by calling her NV and see where it leads.  

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She is adorable. Cute as a button.  Looks to be a rascal. I am sure she will gain a name and lots and lots of nicknames as she works her way into your home and your heart.

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I hereby name thee “Sluggo”.

I know, I know... She’s a girl and the name makes no sense, but it’s my favorite name of the moment and I’m just giddy with happiness for you!🤩

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FEAR THE CAIRN!

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I hereby name thee “Sluggo”.

I know, I know... She’s a girl and the name makes no sense, but it’s my favorite name of the moment and I’m just giddy with happiness for you!🤩

😂 Another great suggestion! 😂

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